Adularia and Childrenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
3.06-3.25
Fracture
Not Available
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Not Available
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Adularia and Childrenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Adularia and Childrenite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Adularia and Childrenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Adularia and Childrenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.